Grocy
ERP-style household management: groceries, chores, meal planning, and recipes
Deploy Grocy in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Grocy
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
After Deployment
After deploying Grocy with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Visit the application URL
Log in with admin / admin
Change the admin password in user settings
Configure your household, products, and locations
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Grocy FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Grocy
How do I deploy Grocy with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Grocy from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.
What are the system requirements for Grocy?
Grocy requires a minimum of 128MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Grocy data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Grocy backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Grocy to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Grocy image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Grocy free to self-host?
Grocy is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.
Ready to Self-Host Grocy?
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